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The Sandbar Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant, American Restaurant, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Anna Maria
"Best pina colada i have had after being here all month..."(6 Tips)
"... the conch fritters, tuna tacos, scallops covered in crab meat. Beach+++"(3 Tips)
"beautiful Anna Maria Island Beach"(2 Tips)
"table on the beach order some beach fries and strawberry daquries"(2 Tips)
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Yanira RiosMay 16, 2017Our feet were in the sand of beautiful Anna Maria Island Beach, while enjoying excellent food and drinks. It is pricey but worth it. We tried the grouper sandwich and stuffed shrimp and loved it.
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RossMarch 15, 2016The Seafood Combo Fish, Shrimp & Scallops with coleslaw and fries was outstanding. On a table with 7 other people everyone kept staring at my plate. I added a Greek salad which was also very good.- Doug BJune 6, 20131 of my most favorite watering holes. Great drinks - try a regular pina colada or one made in a fresh cocoanut, great apps - try the conch fritters, tuna tacos, scallops covered in crab meat. Beach+++
David MorrisJanuary 6, 2015This is a neat place. I had my dinner right on the beach; the edge of it anyway. The food was good and the servers were very nice. You should eat there once if you are near Anna Maria. Sit outside!
Ron HeusserJune 23, 2022Littleneck claims with bacon and tomatoes are awesome!! BBQ Wild Boar pulled pork with sweet potatoes, orange marmalade, and Brussels sprouts was amazing. Best dish on the menu.
Veasna KimDecember 9, 2012Shrimps & scallops were beyond amazing! Make sure to get it with garlic butter and mushrooms. Heather is the nicest waitress!
Jennifer LynchJune 1, 2013Got engaged on the beach outside the sandbar! Still go and get punch buckets - best drink on the menu and worth the $13! You get at least three drinks worth!- danyia marieApril 15, 2015Had an early dinner... The crab cakes will knock your socks OFF!✨😊. Little bit of a wait, but the staff was on par. ✨
Hillary PickardJune 8, 2013Amazing red snapper. Great service and drinks. Was seated immediately on a Friday at 6. Great pick me up to a mostly cloudy vaca.
Fernando MarinesOctober 8, 2021Excellent food and place, have a drink while you wait your table, it won’t take long.
Debby ButlienMarch 7, 2022Prawn special was not impressive. 5 small shrimp accompanied by undercooked rice and some vege thing ruined by a ridiculous amount of ginger. So satisfying. Nice drinks and views, tho.
Michael ErbMarch 23, 2018This is the place to go for local sustainable seafood! The mullet is caught right off the coast here!
Michelle C.May 24, 2023On Food Paradise show: coastal comfort for their crab stuffed shrimp with rice & key lime pie
Heather AJuly 5, 2013Best pina colada around. Food is not worth the wait. Stop to grab a drink and then walk the beautiful beach.
Stephen BatesDecember 27, 2010You can actually order a half portion of the Sinner's Delight, 3 scoops of ice cream as opposed to 6. Also a superb half bottle wine list selection, very reasonably priced.
John MayersOctober 23, 2014Just had an incredible tour of the restaurant and it food sources. Boar and middle neck clams. Who would a thought.
Heather SmithSeptember 12, 2013Sit outside on the beach. The crab cakes are wonderful. Ring the bell at sunset!!
Paul ThompsonMarch 6, 2014Good food and views. Valet parking is somewhat required but free and quite slow for a weeknight. Still good experience.
JeanaMarch 24, 2018It says here they take reservations however I could not make reservations. I was told first come first served.
Klaus DüllJuly 9, 2012The food is poor, the drinks also and this all even pricy. The sunset is great but that's everywhere on the island. Nearly every restaurant is better. And that's the same with Beachhouse and Mar Vista
Sean FeeMarch 27, 2012Get here before 6 and you'll have about an hour wait for a medium sized party. Get a beer and watch the sunset in the meantime.
Sondra CDecember 22, 2012Order the spinach and artichoke bread bowl appetizer. Fantastic! They also have cafe patron.
Great atmosphere, excellent food, great mango martinis !- Michael JonesJune 28, 2011Best pina colada i have had after being here all month...tuna tacos are good too but would be better w some kind of sauce (wasabi aioli maybe?)
- Katie WiehlDecember 5, 2011Ask for a table on the beach order some beach fries and strawberry daquries and sit back and relax.
Sadly no longer worth the 1+ hour drive from Sarasota. They don't take reservations, and have long wait times by the time you do get here. Add renovations on top of that, and this is my last visit.
Katie BlumMay 15, 2014Great view, but ordering the special beach fries of the day was a big mistake.
Gregory DavisJanuary 27, 2016Food and drinks with your feet in the sand!!!!! What says Anna Maria Island better!!!
JesseSeptember 22, 2013A protective rubber coating on the floor of your Jeep will protect it from rust and corrosion.
- BillOctober 16, 2019Very disappointed. Clam chowder taste like they just opened a can of Campbell’s soup and the fish n chips were nothing special. Best part was being able to walk the beach to dinner
- SARAHY MARINSeptember 1, 2021A rat came out of the kitchen on 8/27 for an hour & it was disgusting 🤮 how can you enjoy dinner? The restaurant staff didnt apologize for the situation or made an attempt to offer a discount.
Jennifer RussoMay 21, 2012Always packed and a little pricy, but food was tasty and service was great.
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Dine with your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand on our waterfront deck. Enjoy fresh, local seafood and award winning waterfront views.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(941) 778-0444
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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